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Calgie, C. (2026, November 4). Revealed: Charities that called for Mahmood's immigration U-turn received more than £1billion in taxpayers' cash. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16263669/Charities-Mahmood-immigration-U-turn-received-taxpayers-cash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
Calgie, Christian. “Revealed: Charities that called for Mahmood's immigration U-turn received more than £1billion in taxpayers' cash.” Daily Mail, 4 Nov. 2026, https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16263669/Charities-Mahmood-immigration-U-turn-received-taxpayers-cash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490.
Calgie, Christian. “Revealed: Charities that called for Mahmood's immigration U-turn received more than £1billion in taxpayers' cash.” Daily Mail, November 4, 2026. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16263669/Charities-Mahmood-immigration-U-turn-received-taxpayers-cash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490.
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The Home Office revealed that charities advocating for softer immigration rules after Shabana Mahmood's reforms received over £1 billion in taxpayer funds. The analysis showed that these charities, which lobbied against tougher restrictions on Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), collectively received significant government contracts and grants. Notably, Mencap, a learning disabilities charity, took in more than £200 million, while Barnardo's, focused on children’s welfare, received nearly £192 million. Additionally, Praxis, an organization supporting migrants and refugees, secured close to £1 million in government funding despite opposing the new immigration principles. These findings have sparked criticism over the use of public money by charities lobbying for changes to immigration policies.
Charities that lobbied the Home Office to water down tougher immigration rules received more than £1billion in taxpayer cash
The sector faces criticism for using public money to push an anti-borders agenda after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's U-turn on those who can gain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)